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James S. Jacobs is the author of Children's Literature Database and Booklet (2004), Childrens Lit Briefly& No Child Left Behind (2004), Childrens Literature Briefly and Norton/Land, Literacy Strategies Package (2003), Children's Literature, Briefly (1996), Babri (1994) and , Lloyd Alexander (1991).

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Children's Literature Database and Booklet

release date: Jul 01, 2004
Children's Literature Database and Booklet
The Children's Literature Database contains more than 15,000 titles for young readers selected from many awards lists, "best book" compilations, recommended lists, lists of "classics," and our own reading experiences. More than 80 awards are included in the database: national awards presented by various library and educational organizations, awards decided by children, as well as many international awards. Menus and buttons allow you to proceed with just a few mouse clicks or keystrokes. This CD wil be an invaluable tool for you. Any time you need a reading list catered to one child, a group of related books for a classroom of students at different developmental levels, or a set of titles appropriate to connect to a unit you're teaching, you will find what you need on this CD.

Childrens Lit Briefly& No Child Left Behind

release date: Mar 01, 2004

Childrens Literature Briefly and Norton/Land, Literacy Strategies Package

release date: Jul 01, 2003

Children's Literature, Briefly

release date: Jan 01, 1996
Children's Literature, Briefly
Are you looking for a brief introduction to children's literature genres that leaves time to read actual works of children's literature? This new, significantly revised, and streamlined edition of Children's Literature, Briefly introduces the reader to the essential foundations of each children's literature genre, supported by practical features and tools to suggest quality books and activities to advance literacy in the classroom. As new teachers build their classroom libraries, the brevity of this affordable new edition ensures that readers have the resources to purchase and time to read actual children's literature. New! Briefer chapters provide essential information on genres, text quality, and censorship, ensuring that new teachers are prepared to teach and read children's literature. Learn to address issues of children's motivation through the use of children's literature in the classroom in Chapter 17. Read descriptions of how children's literature can be used to advance literacy in the classroom in Chapter 18. A unique, colorful illustration guide identifies the visual elements children's literature illustrators use and explains how to evaluate a book by its pictures. Top 10 Favorites as end-of-chapter features provide new teachers with the latest in quick-reference booklists that name the best of the best in children's literature. Notable authors and illustrators features help new teachers get a head start on choosing quality literature. New! Searchable database of 20,000 children's literature titles has been reprogrammed for faster search capabilities, including: Searching for a specific book, Customized searching for award winners or for books by grade level, Tailoring a booklist for a specific child or classroom activity. New! A CD tutorial supports readers in the use of the CD database for the first time. Tech Notes throughout the text suggest where and when to engage the use of the searchable database in coursework and in the classroom. Book jacket.

Babri

release date: Jan 01, 1994
Babri
A curious young tiger learns some important lessons about life when, disregarding his mother's warnings, he sets out to explore the jungle.

Lloyd Alexander

release date: Feb 28, 1991
Lloyd Alexander
This volume profiles both the professional career and private life of this prolific author, winner of both the Newbery Medal and the National Book Award. Although best known and loved for his children's books, Lloyd Alexander also has been a regular contributor to magazines, anthologies, textbooks, and professional journals, all of which are documented in this comprehensive volume. A biographical glimpse into Alexander's early life introduces the author and describes the influences which have shaped his lifework. A complete annotated list of writings by and about Alexander as well as a Lloyd Alexander chronology and a recording of awards conferred then documents his career and completes the portrait of this singular talent.
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